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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,768.79, 61,749.32 and 38,007.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,768.79, 61,749.32 and 38,007.88 is: 52,424.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,768.79 : 61,749.32 = 38,007.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,768.79/61,749.32 = 38,007.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,768.79x = 61,749.32 × 38,007.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,768.79x = 2,346,960,554.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346,960,554.60/44,768.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,424.04

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